OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
90V173000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Reported Sep 25, 1990 · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Summary
FRONT BRAKE HOSES OF INSUFFICIENT LENGTH WERE INSTALLED IN SOME VEHICLES. THESE SHORT HOSES COULD STRETCH AND DEVELOP CRACKS.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, WITH LOSS OFFLUID PRESSURE AND BRAKING ABILITY.
Remedy
REPLACE BOTH BRAKE HOSES.
Notes
SYSTEM: FRONT BRAKE HOSES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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